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Russia to hold Victory Day parade with no military hardware amid Ukraine strike fears

Annual event in Red Square to feature no armoured vehicles or missile systems for first time in two decades

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29

Video: Fire erupts at Russia’s Tuapse refinery after Ukraine drone attack, nearby buildings evacuated

A Ukrainian drone strike ignited a massive fire at Russia's Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea, prompting evacuations. This major Rosneft facility, crucial for fuel exports, had previously halted operations after an earlier drone attack. Authorities are responding to the incident, with the Kremlin confirming measures are being taken.

The Times of India · Apr 28

Prince Harry Reclaims His Royal Purpose While Taking Aim at Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin

Prince Harry used a high‑profile visit to Ukraine to declare he will 'always be part of the Royal Family' while directly challenging Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin over the war.

International Business Times UK · Apr 25

Revealed: UK oil refinery owner moved Russian loans to offshore subsidiary where sanctions did not apply

MPs call for investigation into Essar Energy, owner of Stanlow refinery, which shifted loans from ‘Putin’s piggy bank’ VTB to Mauritius

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24

Major Russian Android apps know who's using a VPN, digital rights group warns

Researchers at digital rights group RKS Global found that 30 out of the 30 most popular Russian Android apps can detect VPNs, with numbers likely to rise.

TechRadar · Apr 23

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv says it killed 12 FSB officers in drone swarm attack on Russian command centre

Command post in Donetsk was responsible for sabotage operations and coordinating attacks, Kyiv says

The Independent UK · Apr 23

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hails frontline position as ‘strongest in a year’

Drones minimise Russian manpower advantage on battlefield, says foreign minister; Moscow shies from Turkey push for Zelenskyy-Putin talks. What we know on day 1,520

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23

Russia eyes 'whitelist' of approved VPNs to stop internet blocks harming businesses

The State Duma proposes to create a list of "white VPNs" permitted in Russia to minimize 'inconveniences' caused by the authorities' quest to 'reduce VPN usage.' Here's all we know.

TechRadar · Apr 22

Top Russian publisher rejects accusations of 'LGBT extremism' following police probe

The Kremlin has for years been hardening repressive laws against the LGBTQ community as part of what President Vladimir Putin touts as a drive to promote 'traditional values', including cracking down on films, books, art and culture.

Euronews · Apr 22

Keir Starmer defies resignation calls over Mandelson envoy row

Mandelson was named to the top diplomatic post in December 2024, just weeks before US President Donald Trump was inaugurated the following month.

Euronews · Apr 22